STEVEN Gerrard has claimed that his dream of a league title is not over and remains hopeful that the 'impossible quest' can be fulfilled.

The Liverpoolcaptain, at the launch of his new book My Liverpool Story has said he does not regret staying at the club but that he probably could have won more had he moved.

He said: "I am really happy I stayed. I am the captain of the club I love and this club means more to me than any other club out there.

"Of course I'd love a Premier League winner's medal and that may have happened if I'd moved clubs but would that league title mean as much to me as the other trophies I've won here? No - fact."

The 32-year-old was confident that he will play beyond the end of his current contract, which expires at the end of next season bu accepts that factors are loaded against him.

He added: "It is not easy and it is a frustration but it is life, it is football. This is a very hard league to win and there are some fantastic teams about.

Of course I'd love a Premier League winner's medal and that may have happened if I'd moved clubs

Steven Gerrard

"There are thousands of other players in this league who have not achieved what I have achieved so I suppose they are in a similar position to me saying to themselves 'I haven't got a European Cup' - I've played in two European Cup finals.

"I have done an awful lot in the game and yes, the league has eluded me.

"Some of the games I look back on with frustration and regret are the ones we drew at home which cost us the title."

Gerrard admitted there was a lot to do at Liverpool and that the club were not at their best.

He explained: "I'm realistic about where the team is at the moment and how much hard work and improvement needs to be done if we are to compete for it.

"We know what work we have to do ahead: it is going to be tough and other teams in the league as well as City, United and Chelsea are getting stronger.

"It is becoming more and more difficult to finish in the top four but I believe we have the squad and the manager in charge at the moment to certainly push for that and I am confident we can do it.

"If you look at our recent performances we are not far away at all."

Steven Gerrard: My Liverpool Story is published in hardback and e-book by Headline, RRP £20.